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Long Beach, CA, *****

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Ferlin “Flip” Gatlin II

SKILLS

●Extremely knowledgeable about cars from the 1970's and younger. I have worked in the automotive industry practically all my life. Particularly knowledgeable on European manufacturers.

●Excellent driving record. Experienced in all types of vehicles due to my work as a porter and old racing hobbies.

●Years of experience with customer service and networking due to my previous occupations and current work as a freelance photographer.

●Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to be specific)

●Knowledgeable on the technical details of automobiles and planes due to education as an engineer.

●I work excellent with all types of people from around the world due to work with exchange students and clients from around the world.

●Keen attention to detail due to my work as a photographer and detailing for dealerships.

EXPERIENCE

Boeing/ACL Digital —photographer

October 2022 - Present

●Responsible for photographing Boeing spacecraft and editing photos for commercial, press, and military use.

CDM Technology/ Rivian Automotive —Technician

May 2022 - August 2022

●Responsible for conducting PDI’s on new Rivian models. Any issues found were also my responsibility to correct.

●Worked on and driven self driving and ADAS vehicles to test their capabilities for road and highway use.

●Fix,work on, or maintenance customer service vehicles with jobs such as body fitment, part replacement, alignment, etc.

●Drive to various locations in Southern and Middle California to perform mobile appointments on customer cars. Some of these would be upwards of 100mi one way.

●Diagnose service vehicles coming into the service center.

●Work with other technicians to help complete bigger jobs that needed more man power such as windshields, subframes, etc.

Bertrandt/Mercedes Benz/Audi —Prototype Test Driver

November 2021 - Present

●Responsible for taking prototype vehicles on test drives around Los Angeles County.

●Testing Vehicles for a variety of reasons such as brakes, engine noise, handling, tire wear, etc.

●Driving prototype cars across the continental United States to deliver to other bases of operations through any and all weather conditions.

●Note down all data possible and maintain data machines in the vehicles.

Freelance Photographer

September 2018- PRESENT

●I am a photographer for hire that specializes in automotive photography and portraits.

●Worked with clients from all over the world and all types of subjects.

●Network to acquire new clients at car meets, races, and events around Southern and Northern California, Atlanta, and San Francisco

●I provide professional gear and prints of various sizes

California Fish Grill— Cashier/customer service

September 2021 - November 2021

●Responsible for handling the revenue of the company.

●Assisting the customer with giving proper change and proper orders.

●Making sure the establishment stays clean and sanitized for the safety of the customers

Xcite Automotive — Dealership Photographer

April 2021 - July 2021

●Responsible for photographing dealer inventory for their websites and plastering sales stickers on the completed units.

●In charge of multiple dealerships around Los Angeles.

●Utilize Microsoft Office to send graphs and sheets to the regional centers and dealerships.

Rusnak Auto Group — Dealership Photographer

August 2020- October 2020

●Tasked with taking quality photos for the the dealerships’ individual websites and inventory

●Keep a keen attention to detail and make sure each car is placed properly on the table both efficiently and with proper care.

Beverly Hills Porsche, Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles — Lot Porter

July 2019 - March 2020

●In charge of parking, cleaning, and moving cars throughout the lot and outside lots both safely and efficiently.

●Occasionally delivered cars and cleaned the establishment.

●Perform basic maintenance on many customer and unsold units.

The Hall of Fame Market and Deli, Downey ave, Downey — Stocker

March 2018- July 2018

●In charge of stocking all produce the market and thoroughly organizing the shelves.

●Also worked with customers to tend to any needs they had.

EDUCATION

Downey High School — High school diploma

August 2015 - May 2019, Downey,CA

●Took several demanding AP courses and passed with top marks.

●Most of my classes were geared towards aerospace engineering, including an engineering class.

●Participated in Battle Bots and building custom computers

Cerritos College

July 2018- Present, Norwalk, CA

●Started taking courses here in my junior year of high school.

●Majoring in aerospace engineering and photography.

Long Beach Flying Club

July 2018- May 2021, Long Beach, CA

●Working to obtain my Private Pilot's License(PPL)

●Striving to eventually obtain my ATP license to fly jet aircraft.

Sling Pilot Academy

May 2021- Present, Torrance, CA

●Continuing my pilot training career

AWARDS

●Passing the MSF safety course for motorcycles. This has made me a safer and more observant driver.

●Adobe Photoshop certified until 2022.

HOBBIES

●Photography

●Active Biking and driving enthusiast

●Worldwide Traveler

●Student Pilot

●Restaurant/burger connoisseur

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